Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels vs Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026)

33specifications compared
25differ
8identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026) has 6 more speakers than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (11 vs 5). The Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026) has 1.1 more Bluetooth version than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (5.3 vs 4.2). The Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026) has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels (2 vs 1). Only the Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels has USB direct playback. Only the Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026) has apple AirPlay 2 support.

Audio output channels
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
- Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026):5.1.2 channels
Number of speakers
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:5
- Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026):11
USB direct playback
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:Yes
- Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026):No
Apple AirPlay 2 support
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026):Yes
Spotify Connect
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026):Yes
Built-in Chromecast
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026):Yes
Wall mountable
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:No
- Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026):Yes
Bluetooth version
- B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels:4.2
- Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026):5.3

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Comparison of HW-B420F/ZF, HW-Q800H/XU
56 specifications	A Samsung B-Series HW-B420F/ZF soundbar speaker Black 2.1 channels Model HW-B420F/ZF View product	B Samsung Q800H Q-series 5.1.2 Ch with Subwoofer (2026) Model HW-Q800H/XU View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.1 channels	5.1.2 channels
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby 2.0	DTS 5.1, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard, Game Pro
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Game modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Soundbar speaker1 differ
Number of speakersDiffers	5	11
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless
Features6 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
USB direct playbackDiffers	Yes	No
Apple AirPlay 2 supportDiffers	No	Yes
Audio formats supportedDiffers	LPCM, MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AIFF	AAC, MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, LPCM, ALAC, AIFF
Network streaming services supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tidal
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spotify ConnectDiffers	No	Yes
Built-in ChromecastDiffers	No	Yes
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Q-SymphonyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Virtual assistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Amazon Alexa
Wall mountableDiffers	No	Yes
Colour nameKnown for one	Titan Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpaceFit Sound functionKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1182 x 404 x 291 mm
Set weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.3 kg
Up-firing speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.2	5.3
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Power1 differ
Soundbar power consumptionDiffers	35 W	39 W
Subwoofer power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	641 mm	1110.7 mm
DepthDiffers	107 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	66.5 mm	60.4 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	3.8 kg	5.1 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	18.4 cm	24.9 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	29.5 cm	24.9 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	34.6 cm	25.2 cm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.2 kg
WeightKnown for one	2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Wall mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Brand-specific features1 differ
Samsung technologies (AV/TV)Differs	Voice Enhancement Mode, Surround sound Expansion, One Remote Control	Adaptive Sound, Voice Enhancement Mode, Q-Symphony, SmartThings, Works With Google Assistant, SpaceFit Sound Pro, Active Voice Amplifier Pro
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	840 mm	1182 mm
Package depthDiffers	450 mm	291 mm
Package heightDiffers	235 mm	404 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.2 kg	15.3 kg
Other featuresidentical
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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